Campaign Finance

National: “AP Exclusive: Middleman helped Saudi give to Obama inaugural” by Alan Suderman and Jim Mustian for AP News

Ethics

National: “White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call” by Julian Barnes, Nicholas Fandos, and Danny Hakim (New York Times) for MSN

Arizona: “Elected Arizona Official Accused of Selling Babies Suspended” by Staff for AP News

Maryland: “Daughter of Ex-Md. Lawmaker Charged with Federal Wire Fraud Days After Mother’s Guilty Plea” by Lynh Bui for Washington Post

Nevada: “Reno City Attorney Karl Hall Kept His Property Deal Quiet During Strip Club Fight” by Anjeanette Damon for Renp Gazette Journal

Lobbying

National: “K Street Executives Under Pressure on Diversity” by Alex Gangitano for The Hill

Illinois: “Ethics Board Reaffirms Fine Against Operative Who Supplied Solis with Viagra, Sex Acts; Goes after Company That Hired Roberto Caldero” by Fran Spielman for Chicago Sun Times

Pennsylvania: “House Panel Says Lobbyist Disclosure Law Should Be Improved” by Mark Scolforo (Associated Press) for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette